Building tension in stories can be a lot of fun and make them really interesting! In this episode, I talk with Emily Gehman about a technique for rapidly developing tension in your stories.
Emily's website: emilygehman.com
Emily's podcast: http://solidstateradio.net/your-stories
Emily's Twitter: @emilygehman
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

Monologues are fun, but they rarely happen IRL. How can we get our characters into positions where they can start believably monologuing?

Also, a note: I'll be switching to monthly posting so I can get more balance in my schedule. I know quite a few of you are regulars- thank you for tuning in each week and I hope you continue to enjoy IJITV!
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

Sometimes we want to fit as much crazy into our screentime (or page space, etc) as possible- but we still want to solve the core issue in the story at the end of it. This is a great method for doing just that!
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

Sometimes we want to fit as much crazy into our screentime (or page space, etc) as possible- but we still want to solve the core issue in the story at the end of it. This is a great method for doing just that!
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

How do we develop zany ideas? We often brainstorm by starting from one point, but what if we combined two separate points instead?
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

How do we develop zany ideas? We often brainstorm by starting from one point, but what if we combined two separate points instead?
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

How do we develop characters who care? Here's a perspective to help you develop motives and story concepts based on motives in a clear back-and-forth fashion.
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

How do we develop characters who care? Here's a perspective to help you develop motives and story concepts based on motives in a clear back-and-forth fashion.
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

Another structure for developing story concepts rapidly!
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast

How do we help characters misjudge others and misjudge situations? This can help us create tension and mystery, and confusion among characters! (If we want that)
joshpowlison.com
[email protected]

Email me to request investigation for a TV show or episode!
Throw a few bucks my way to support the podcast